Parks Canada App vs CalgaryEventCompass
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Parks Canada App
Your pocket guide to Canada's national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas. Plan, navigate, and discover with offline maps, real-time information, and interactive tours.
- Offline maps and navigation
- Real-time directions and weather
- Interactive self-guided tours
- Save favorite locations
- Discover must-visit places
- Local tips and information
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450,000 km² of stories at your fingertips. Whether you’re camping, hiking, or discovering local culture, the Parks Canada App is your pocket guide to visiting Canada’s national parks, historic sites, and marine conservation areas. Enjoy features like self-guided tours, travel tips, and offline access. Use the app to: - Find locations and navigate - Enjoy interactive self-guided tours - Locate nearby gift shops - Access hours, real-time directions, weather forecasts, and local tips - Save your favourite pages for easy access later - Explore offline, no Wi-Fi or cell service needed Plan and explore! Download the Parks Canada App and start your adventure today. For more information: parks.canada.ca/app Location services are optional and can be turned off at any time. Favourites saved to your profile are stored only on your personal device and are not accessible by Parks Canada or others. Parks Canada is a federal agency of the Government of Canada. On behalf of the people of Canada, we protect and present nationally significant examples of Canada's natural and cultural heritage, and foster public understanding, appreciation and enjoyment in ways that ensure the ecological and commemorative integrity of these places for present and future generations.
CalgaryEventCompass
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Calgary Event Compass is the ultimate guide for visitors and locals to discover everything happening in Calgary — from world-class performances and major sporting events to the best happy hours and daily food specials in the city. EXPLORE EVENTS Browse concerts, ballet, opera, theatre, sports, festivals, comedy shows, and more — all in one place. From the Calgary Flames and Stampeders to Alberta Ballet, the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and live music at the Ironwood Stage, every event is just a tap away. MAP VIEW See every event pinned on an interactive Calgary map. Tap any pin to preview event details and get turn-by-turn directions instantly. VENUE GUIDE Explore 15+ of Calgary's most iconic venues — from the Scotiabank Saddledome and McMahon Stadium to the Southern Alberta Jubilee Auditorium, Arts Commons, Studio Bell, The Palace Theatre, and more. CALGARY EATS — NEW Discover the best deals in the city, two ways: Happy Hour — Browse restaurants and bars across Calgary offering happy hour specials. Filter by day of the week, neighbourhood, or venue type — steakhouses, pubs, Mexican, pizza, breweries, and more — to find the perfect spot right now. Daily Specials — Find out what's on tonight at Calgary restaurants, organized by day. Wing nights, taco Tuesdays, half-price wine Wednesdays, Sunday brunch deals, and everything in between. Updated for 2026. MY SCHEDULE Save events you don't want to miss and build your personal Calgary itinerary. Perfect for Stampede visitors, concert-goers, arts lovers, and anyone exploring The 403.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: CalgaryEventCompass at monthly against Parks Canada App's every 4 months. Parks Canada App's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 26.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Parks Canada App ships an update every 4 months, CalgaryEventCompass monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Parks Canada App | CalgaryEventCompass |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (145 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 26.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 136 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Parks Canada / Parcs Canada | Justin Sharma |
Bugs and requests
Parks Canada App
Reported bugs
10 issues- Pop-up blocks access on iPhone 12 mini
- Blank white screen with 'loading'
- Page Not Found Error 404
- App crashes when creating itinerary
- App closes after startup
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- App crashes when viewing trails
- Screen freezes when creating itinerary
- Location shows incorrect area
- Filtering does not work
- App crashes when adding to itinerary
Requested features
11 requests- Search and make camping reservations in app
- Make self-guided tours available on website
- Restore 'save my trip' functionality
- Restore offline mode
- Map of trails
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- Real iPad version
- Update app for newer iPhone models
- Fix display on iPhone X
- Functioning search feature
- Allow changing location
- Use metric units (km)
CalgaryEventCompass
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Parks Canada App
No in-app purchases
CalgaryEventCompass
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Parks Canada App free?
Is CalgaryEventCompass free?
Do Parks Canada App or CalgaryEventCompass have ads?
Which is updated more often, Parks Canada App or CalgaryEventCompass?
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